No animal on the face of the earth could conceive of taxation. You and I work roughly six months a year to pay our local, state and federal taxes. If nothing else, this should convince you that animals are smarter than people.

Never, ever underestimate your readers. Everything you do registers.

The human animal dances wildest on the edge of the grave.

It's an act of faith to be a writer in a postliterate world.

Gossip is irresponsible communication.

Alcohol is an allergy of the body and an obsession of the mind.

Political elections are not life and death.